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Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin

Michael Palin Around The World In 80 Days

Arts & Entertainment | BBC (1989)

PG (Parental Guidance)

5014503122126

8.6

2,074

TV Series | Documentary | Television

UK | English | Color | 05:44

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"Not until dawn on the day of departure did a full-blown gut-tightening panic set in. I had volunteered to deliver these documentaries, (having only done one in my life before), against the clock, with absolutely no script at all, on a route that might change without warning. Nothing like it had been attempted before."Michael PalinA Venetian refuse barge, a battered taxi in Egypt, a primitive boat across the Persian Gulf, a Chinese steam engine and a container ship across the Date Line...Michael Palin's attempt to circumnavigate the world heralds a phenomenal journey of dhows, diarrhoea, hungry parrots and a world full of surprises.

Episodes View details

1 The Challenge 48 min | Oct 11, 1989

Actor and writer Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate Phileas Fogg's adventure.

2 Arabian Frights 48 min | Oct 18, 1989

Disaster strikes when Michael misses his connection at the Saudi port of Jeddah.

3 Ancient Mariners 49 min | Oct 25, 1989

Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg.

4 A Close Shave 49 min | Nov 01, 1989

Michael Palin and the crew arrive in Bombay one week behind schedule.

5 Oriental Express 49 min | Nov 08, 1989

Michael Palin's journeys across the South China Seas on a huge container ship.

6 Far East and Farther East 49 min | Nov 15, 1989

Ten days behind schedule, Michael Palin sets sail for Japan.

7 Dateline to Deadline 48 min | Nov 22, 1989

With 22 days to go, delays, misunderstandings and a bomb impede Michael Palin's journey.

Cast View all

	Michael Palin	Self - Presenter
	Terry Gilliam	Self
	Basil Pao	Self
	Terry Jones	Self
	Alan Whicker	Self
	Jim McGrath	Self - Racing Commentator
	Don Bannerman	Self
	David Powers	Self
	Max Votolato	Self

Crew View all

Director	Roger Mills
	Clem Vallance
Writer	Michael Palin, Jules Verne
Producer	Clem Vallance
Musician	Paddy Kingsland

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Edition details

Edition	Set
Packaging	Keep Case
Nr Discs	3
Layers	Single side, Single layer
Regions	Region 2 \| Region 4

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